Ultimate Gamer's Guide


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Got some down time between brawls? Check out this guide, packed with brawling tips! Test our Bakugan knowledge and sharpen skills you'll use when brawling to make sure you're even better nest time you're summoned to play!




Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode


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SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2022 (INFORMATION BOOKS CATEGORY) Take your gaming skills beyond the screen in Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode—the ultimate handbook to becoming a top game developer, Twitch streamer, or the next eSports pro! Written by Craig Steele—who has led gaming workshops at Resonate and Insomnia—and illustrated in graphic-novel style by Berat Pekmezci, this book will give you the low-down on the coolest jobs in the gaming industry. Learn how to storyboard, code and test games, just like your favourite devs, or boost your Twitch subs by learning how to go pro. Think you have the skills to compete in eSports tournaments, or do you need some tips on getting good? This book will give you the know-how on making it big in all areas of the gaming industry! "The judges unanimously thought that Ultimate Gamer was hugely popular with their students. It was probably the most picked-up book on the list. My 10-year-old, who is not a reader, grabbed this book off me and read it from cover to cover." —Judge of the UKLA Book Awards 2022 (Information Books category)




The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design


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• Authors are top game designers • Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bible There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design goes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics include integrating story into the game, writing the game script, putting together the game bible, creating the design document, and working on original intellectual property versus working with licenses. Finally, there’s complete information on how to present a visionary new idea to developers and publishers. Got game? Get The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.




Ninja: Get Good


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From one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your game plan for outclassing the rest at playing video games. “Get the right gear, practice the right way, and get into the right headspace and you too can Get Good.”—Time Packed with illustrations, photographs, anecdotes, and insider tips, this complete compendium includes everything Tyler "Ninja" Blevins wishes he knew before he got serious about gaming. Here's how to: • Build a gaming PC • Practice with purpose • Develop strategy • Improve your game sense • Pull together the right team • Stream with skill • Form a community online • And much more Video games come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches. Who knows—you may even beat him one day. As he says, that's up to you. Praise for Ninja: Get Good “If you’re a casual gamer looking to refine your gaming skills or equipment, or someone considering getting into esports, then livestreamer and gaming guru Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins’ book could be the perfect guide.”—Los Angeles Times “It’s perfect for young kids just getting into gaming after watching streamers, like Ninja, and their parents who may not know much about gaming and streaming . . . It’s an all-in-one checklist of everything you need to start up on a streaming life. This book breaks down complex and sometimes obscure concepts in gaming that many non-gamer parents may not know about or the kids know about instinctually but can't put into words.”—GameCrate




The Extreme Gamer's PC


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Turbocharge your game play with help from this one-of-a-kind guide. Filled with tweaks for Windows, in-game tips, and ways to improve PC performance you'll learn to step up video, sound, and storage features in a matter of minutes and be on your way to the ultimate gaming experience.




The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide


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Improve your RPG campaign with this comprehensive and interactive guide to making the most out of your gaming experience. Whatever RPG game you play, from D&D to Call of Cthulu to licensed games like Star Wars, every detail is important. From setting the scene to choosing the right music or even adjusting the lighting to create the right atmosphere, every choice helps maximize your gaming experience. The Ultimate RPG Gameplay Guide provides practical advice for everything from pre-game preparations and in-game improvisation to working out a plan of attack with your teammates to learning how to lean into the setting of your game. Including instructions, prompts, and activities, it offers everything you need for successful, fun role-playing with your friends every time you play. Create hours of narrative and make the most out of your storytelling skills by setting the perfect scene for your adventure. Whether you need advice on your character or working better with your gaming group, James D’Amato includes everything you’ll need to take your game to the next level.




The Gamer's Guide to Coding


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INCLUDES 12 FREE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL GAME DOWNLOADS! Learn one of today's most important skills--while creating your own games! With this illustrated, interactive guide, readers can create, test, and play fun 2D computer games. Just follow the easy step-by-step examples to program and share games on an Apple or Windows PC, Android device, or Apple iOS tablet. With code instruction in JavaScript, this book is the perfect springboard for mastering any coding skill.




A Gamers Guide to Building a Gaming Computer


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If you want a book that's easy to follow and will show you how to build a gaming computer from start to finish, then this is the one for you. This book is written in an 'easy to understand' manner that will take you through all computer parts individually to help you choose each computer component. There's also help throughout this book on choosing quality computer components and a guide on picking out a version of Windows. Finally, there's a guide on how to build a gaming computer and how to install Windows 10. So let's not hang around any longer... let's get started.




Nintendo Switch Gaming Guide


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Chris Stead's Nintendo Switch Gaming Guide is as comprehensive an overview of the popular video games console as you will find. This is one of the best Nintendo gaming systems yet, offering the flexibility of a home console and a handheld in one machine, plus a range of games for all demographics.




Apex Legends


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With over 50 million players and counting, Apex Legends is one of the hottest video games on the planet! This essential guide helps players get the most out of the new and dynamic battle royale hit. Packed with tips, hints, and hacks, this complete, up-to-date book covers basic strategy as well as advanced tricks and is a must-read for anyone who wants to play like a pro. Topics covered include the strengths and weaknesses of the game's various Legends, the best available gear and loadouts, combat strategy, and how to get the most out of your Battle Pass--accompanied by over a hundred full-color gameplay photos. Get ready to take your squad to a new level!